How to fix a "X3DAudio1_7.dll is missing" error for DirectX11?

Anonymous
2014-02-16T03:17:57+00:00

I am currently running the 64 bit version of Windows 8 and I have attempted to install and play Skyrim on my computer. Whenever I try to launch Skyrim I get ad error message that says "X3DAudio.dll is missing from your computer. Reinstalling the program should fix this problem." I have uninstalled and reinstalled Skyrim 4 times in an attempt to fix the problem. I have also attempted to re install DirectX but it does not look like that is possible. I'm almost positive that this single error is the only thing keeping me from playing Skyrim. If someone could help me solve this issue I would be extremely grateful. Any suggestions?

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Anonymous
2014-02-16T16:14:16+00:00

Hi,

If you experience issues in which an application fails because of the missing file X3DAUDIO1_7.DLL, you may be able to resolve the failure by running the DirectX run-time package.

I would suggest you to download the the Runtime Package and then installing it.

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=8109

Also, you can diagnose basic problems with DirectX

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-8/diagnosing-problems-directx

Let us know if it helps. If the issue persists, we would be happy to help you further.

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  1. Anonymous
    2015-11-21T03:08:57+00:00

    Hi,

    If you experience issues in which an application fails because of the missing file X3DAUDIO1_7.DLL, you may be able to resolve the failure by running the DirectX run-time package.

    I would suggest you to download the the Runtime Package and then installing it.

    http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=8109

    Also, you can diagnose basic problems with DirectX

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-8/diagnosing-problems-directx

    Let us know if it helps. If the issue persists, we would be happy to help you further.

    That did it, thanks!

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  2. Anonymous
    2015-10-04T14:26:10+00:00

    Thank you so much.  This worked!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-09-16T00:52:51+00:00

    Hi,

    Unfortunately I don't know what else to try... If the file is there and the games can't find it, I don't at the moment have a clue as to why...

    The only other possibility I can think of is that for some reason the Security Settings for System32 and\or SysWOW64 are blocking access by the games...

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-09-15T23:15:47+00:00

    If I can't fix this Ill just have to reformat my harddrive

    :/

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